A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4254511 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4256483 epoch_slot_no: 1283 block_no: 4254334 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1368 time: 2020-06-05 04:52:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9375235be283333f7753cd3abe0c483545b6b119faea432be64865214c2b6a46Block Operator
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